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Shorty Ray

Hugh Light "Shorty" Ray (September 21, 1884 – September 16, 1956) was an American professional football official. He was the first technical advisor on the rules and supervisor of officials for the National Football League (NFL) from 1938 to 1952. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966.

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Born
(1884-09-21)September 21, 1884 Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.
College
University of Illinois
Died
September 16, 1956(1956-09-16) (aged 71)
Positions
Technical Advisor on the Rules, Supervisor of Officials

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Shorty Ray

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Shorty Ray

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Born · 1
Shorty Ray → (1884-09-21)September 21, 1884 Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.
College · 1
Shorty Ray → University of Illinois
Died · 1
Shorty Ray → September 16, 1956(1956-09-16) (aged 71)
Positions · 1
Shorty Ray → Technical Advisor on the Rules, Supervisor of Officials

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Shorty RayBorn(1884-09-21)September 21, 1884 Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.1.00infobox
Shorty RayCollegeUniversity of Illinois1.00infobox
Shorty RayDiedSeptember 16, 1956(1956-09-16) (aged 71)1.00infobox
Shorty RayPositionsTechnical Advisor on the Rules, Supervisor of Officials1.00infobox

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